Bournemouth chief issues clear transfer stance on Eli Junior Kroupi

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Bournemouth’s President of Football Operations has Tiago Pinto has outlined their stance on a potential sale of Eli Junior Kroupi. Image Credits: Imago ImagesBournemouth’s President of Football Operations has Tiago Pinto has issued a firm statement on a potential Eli Junior Kroupi sale.While the Reds have struggled to find their rhythm this season, one player who has certainly caught their eye is the Bournemouth sensation ,with reports suggesting Liverpool are among several elite clubs monitoring the teenage forward.

Fast forward to his first full Premier League campaign, and the French forward has been sensational, netting 12 goals in 31 league appearances at just 19 years of age.As a result, he has attracted plenty of interest, not least from Liverpool who will be in the market for attacking reinforcements.Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes’ strong relationship with his former club could aid any potential move,However, Cherries chief Tiago Pinto has issued a firm hands-off warning, in statements to 365scores (via Mundo Deportivo):“Junior Kroupi will not leave Bournemouth. His contract is still more than four years long, there is no termination clause and he is not going anywhere.”When questioned whether the club would sanction a sale if official bids arrived from Barcelona or Liverpool, he responded:“We will not sell Kroupi even if Barcelona or Liverpool offer 100 million euros.

That is completely ruled out.”Pinto’s emphatic stance sends a clear message to Liverpool and their rivals: Kroupi is not for sale at any price this summer. Bournemouth Eli Junior Kroupi